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  1. G

    Led tape driver

    Hello, Does anyone know of a Driver for led tape that can adjust the brightness on the driver itself by turning a screw etc ? Just need something I can adjust to the correct level and then leave behind a panel and just switch off and on with a lightswitch .
  2. G

    UK Steel Tape Armour and Reduced Neutrals

    Hi, someone has ordered Steel Tape Armoured cable instead of SWA. Can I use this armour as a CPC the same as SWA or not and if so is there a table so that I can check the figures. Secondly, correct me if I am wrong but 3ph with a reduced neutral should only be used on a balanced load ie a...
  3. timhoward

    Maybe use copper Earth tape?

    I'm installing a new supply to a ceremoniously dumped welfare cabin. I can't see any legitimate reason not to apply section 717, welfare units are specifically mentioned and the thing is a mobile/transportable unit. In turn this dictates that it shouldn't be connected to a TN earth as to my...
  4. Jtg123

    Why do i have 3 red wires (one with brown tape)

    So I recently changed my light switch and thought it was OK but in the evening the lights started flickers and when I switched on one light it turned another one off in the bathroom so I presume I have done something wrong even though I though I matched it up in the same way as my old switch.one...
  5. elpedro

    Is brown tape on switched live a legal requirement?

    Hi all, I've had a complete rewire in my house as part of a renovation. I've noticed two things that I wonder if they are in line with regs: 1) the electrician has not put the little bit of brown tape over the blue or black wires that are switched live. Is the brown tape just best practice or...
  6. J

    A good Try!! Good quality Gaffer tape hides a multitude of sins.

    Have a look at this effort - my client described it as her husband's DIY best effort!
  7. yellowvanman

    Choc block with tape

    Doing an EICR today in an old thatched property. Old wall light in hall, obviously not enough room behind to enclose the connections. Cable surface routed and connected to light fitting with choc block on the outside and taped up with black tape to blend in with the light fitting! How...
  8. F

    LED Tape & motion sensors

    Hi. I would really really appreciate help on this as I need advice please. I am going to fit LED tape inside my sliding wardrobe doors so they come on from the 2 motion sensors when doors open. I have bought 2 of the below motion sensors to be fit at each end of the wardrobe: Mini PIR Infra...
  9. M

    Insulation tape

    When marking/ sleeving eg switch cable and swa to mark what conductor it is, i have always used sleeving, does the regs allow insulation tape to mark/identify the cable?
  10. J

    Newly bought property - tape on fuse box

    Hello, Just bought a property and have keys. House is 6-7 years old. The electricity is turned off and the fuse box has tape over it (as does toilets, sink, fires, etc.,) saying do not use. There are a few plug sockets in one room that was replastered where the socket xcovers are not on, just...
  11. C

    Regulations on Terminal Block wrapped in electrical tape

    Hi, I'm a council tenant and just had some work done in my kitchen, which included a new electrical installation. There was previously a single sockets ring main, and a new kitchen sockets ring main was added, which in itself seems fine. But I'm concerned about the pre-existing ring main. This...
  12. W

    Wiring strip LED Tape into lighting circuit

    Hi, Just wondering the best way to connect 12 LED Tape into mains lighting circuit - I only ask because its currently used in my house as cupboard downlighting in the kitchen and i've been told that this isn't allowed, but i think its fine. Basically, a switched live and neutral from a...
  13. E

    ryobi laser tape

    someone gave me one of these, thought it would be handy for estimation long cable runs, and for measuring for downlights etcc. well it turns out i can guess more accurately. sometimes it works fine, other times it's 3 metres out. waste of time, have to keep checking with the tape so whats the...
  14. D

    3 wraps of tape ?????

    Doing some building & electrical work this week for a customer. Found live cables buried in wall. Told customer & they said they had paid another electrical contractor to remove these cables & that were previously connected to wall lights. Obvisally he removed wall lights & buried cable. The...
  15. linuxthefish

    Preoper uses for electrical tape

    Hi, what would you deem proper uses of electrical tape? Like joining cooker wires together etc...
  16. Kamikaze

    LED Strip Self Adhesive Tape Kit

    Has anyone ever fitted one of these to the underside of kitchen cupboards and was it any good?
  17. F

    Best tape measure?

    What's your favourite tape measure and why? I've just had my bahco stainless steel reversible pinched by some scroat, and I can't find anywhere to buy a new one! So I was looking about and all I can see is fatmax this and fatmax that!
  18. G

    Church Lightning Tape?

    Hi Guys A local church has had 4 mtrs cut off it's lightning tape (20mm x 3mm) from floor level up. My question is can a replacement length be installed and connected to the remaining tape and does any cert have to be issued? Kind Regards John
  19. V

    Good old twist and tape bodge

    Went to swap some dated outside lights over this morning for a customer Thought something was strange when i saw 2 cables going in yet only one terminated, well when taking the outside light down, in the small void behind it was this A twisted and taped joint outside and insulated with...
  20. B

    self sealing tape

    Was in CEF yesterday( hear screams of NO WAY from forum memebers!:6:) Yes indeed, my branch are fairly good compared with what they used to be like, but I digress. As I was saying, I was in there and they had a promotional video playing demonstrating ALFA/LLFA Tape . Thought it looked fairly...

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